• Virat Kohli fulfilled his earlier promise by smashing Khaleel Ahmed for two consecutive sixes in RCB vs CSK clash.

  • RCB narrowly defeated CSK by 2 runs cementing their place at the top of IPL 2025 table with 16 points.

WATCH: Virat Kohli delivers on his prophecy with back-to-back sixes off Khaleel Ahmed in RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 thriller
Virat Kohli delivers on his prophecy with back-to-back sixes off Khaleel Ahmed in RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 thriller (Image source: X)

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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru witnessed a moment of high drama and redemption as Virat Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon, delivered on a promise made months earlier. In a high-voltage IPL 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kohli smashed CSK pacer Khaleel Ahmed for back-to-back sixes, electrifying the crowd and settling a personal score in style. This fiery exchange not only set the tone for RCB’s narrow two-run victory but also added another memorable chapter to the storied RCB-CSK rivalry.

Virat Kohli keeps his promise by smashing Khaleel Ahmed into the stands

The seeds for this showdown were sown during the first RCB-CSK encounter of the season, when Khaleel prematurely celebrated Kohli’s wicket, only for the decision to be overturned. Kohli, never one to forget, had then warned Khaleel after the game with a playful yet pointed “Ab tu aa” (“You come once again”), hinting at payback the next time they met.

Fast forward to the third over of RCB’s innings in Bengaluru. Khaleel steamed in, and Kohli was ready. The fifth ball was banged in short, and Kohli, anticipating the length, swivelled and hooked it high and handsome into the top tier over fine leg-a shot brimming with intent and memory. The very next delivery, Khaleel erred by drifting onto Kohli’s pads. The RCB talisman pressed forward and, with a snap of the wrists, launched it over deep square leg for another six. The stadium erupted as Kohli’s bat spoke louder than words, fulfilling the prophecy he had set in motion weeks earlier.

These two consecutive sixes not only avenged the earlier sledging but also marked Kohli’s 300th six for RCB in the IPL-a remarkable personal milestone.

Here’s the video:

Also WATCH: Khaleel Ahmed gives a fiery send-off to Virat Kohli during RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 clash

RCB edge past CSK in a thriller to playoff surge

Kohli’s aggressive burst in the powerplay, alongside Jacob Bethell, propelled RCB to 71 runs in the first six overs, laying a formidable platform for the innings. Kohli eventually scored a blistering 62 off 33 balls, peppered with five sixes and five fours, before falling to a sharp catch by Khaleel himself-an exchange that reignited the rivalry and divided fans on social media.

RCB’s innings was further turbocharged by Romario Shepherd, who hammered 33 runs off Khaleel’s final over, helping RCB post a daunting 213/5. Despite a spirited chase led by Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja, CSK fell agonizingly short by just two runs, cementing RCB’s place at the top of the table with 16 points and all but assuring their playoff berth.

Also READ: Fans go crazy as RCB pip CSK in a nail-biting thriller to nearly book playoffs berth in IPL 2025

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